STEP 1.Wash and soak the rice and the toor dal in water.
STEP 2.Heat oil in a pan until hot. Add in the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves and dried red chillies. Let the mustard seeds splutter. Add in the onions and the garlic and fry till the onions are soft and slowly starting to brown.
STEP 3.Add in the finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, sambar powder and salt. Fry well till the tomatoes are juiced down and mashed together.
STEP 4.Add in the hot water to the pan. Strain the rice and dal and add it to the pan. Check for seasoning.
STEP 5.Cook the rice in a pressure pan for 3 whistles on medium flame. Remove from heat.
STEP 6.Serve hot!
Nutrition value
561
calories per serving
11 g Fat17 g Protein95 g Carbs10 g FiberOther
Current Totals
11 g Fat
17 g Protein
95 g Carbs
10 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
95 g
Protein
17 g
Fiber
10 g
Fats
Fat
11 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
399 mg
Iron
9 mg
Vitamin A
38 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
3 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
55 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
191 mg
Manganese
4 mg
Phosphorus
361 mg
Selenium
8 mcg
Zinc
4 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment